The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-01-06
Camden Chips.
CAMDEN, Jan. 8, 1887.
BUGGY SURPRISE.

CAMDEN Jan. 3, 1851.
BUGGY SURPRISE. !
Miss Lizzie Tough, a highly respectable
lady, who had a valuable buggy stolen from
her residence some four weeks since, was the
surprised recipient of a new one, piano-bax
style, purchased of W. W. Shultz geo, this
city, for $50. co., less their commission, which
they generously contributed towards the COM
mendable act. To obtain the above amounts
subscription paper unknown to herr was
started by neighbors, prominent among whom
were Messrs. John Reeves, Joseph Vanskiver,
George Dodge and others, and willingly sign
ed by the citizens of Camden and those resid-
ing between it and Lough Chapel and yicini-
ty, in amounts ranging from Csc. to IS; and
Xmas evening some thirty or forty OF the do
nors put in an appearance at her residence,
among whom was Miss Carrie Vanskiver, who,
at the proper moment presented Miss L. with
the buggy, accompanied by . neat little
speech appropriate 10 the occasion, to which
the recipient happily responded. despite the
surprise, at the conclusion of which . sump--
tuous spread was tackled and readily slowed
away by the self-invited guests; who at a
seasonable hour returned to their respective
homes, carrying with them their kindliest
wishes for her, to whom they had 80 substan-
TALLY paid their respects, with hopes that
these midnight robbers might never duplicate
their hellish act by again robbing her of this
generous gift.
The DEMOCRAT was eagerly sought after
Thursday and Friday week last, to learn from
its columns b awful catastrophe 1t was
that had befell Jacob Stetzenbach. Since
which time it confidently whooked about that
Jake had donned his war paint and ID gong to
| challenge the editor of the DEMOCRAT to NOR
tai combat, using knives and forks over a 20 ID.
finely roasted turker, at his residence some
time in the no distant future. Whoop-ee !
Won't we, US & Co. have one "high old day"
of it2
Miss Ellie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Kenworthy, and one of Camden's brightest
and most estimable young ladies, but recent
ly returned from a fortnight's visit among rel
atives and friends at Greenville, O..
Bohn, the druggist, had a splendid holiday
trade.
Clint. Grafton, the boot and shoe P. NJ, has
his office andboot and shoe department crowd
ed night and day, and keeps him, his better
half and Lon Brewer, busy hustling around
to wait on 'em.
Harry Folkerth, of Springfield, o. spent
Harry Frazer, Of Eaton, visited his cousin
Jim last Friday.
Ben Fowler, of Franklin, O., spent New
Years at home.
Ed. McCord spent Saturday and Sunday in
Knightstown, Ind, with his best girl.
Frank E.. Eikenberry is now engaged IN a
telegraph office at Middletown, o.
Rev. Hamilton, of Liberty, Ind, preached
in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening
There was an entertainment al tne Operd
House Saturday eve., but We learn it was not
largely attended.
Miss Nellie White, who is clerking IL
Shauk's store, at Hamilton, spent New Years
at her home. b..
The sleighs were flying around town Satur
day and Sunday, especially New Years after
noon it seemed that almost everybody was out
Miss Eva Fowler gave a party to her young
lady friends last Thursday eve. The program
of the evening vas music and dancing.
Miss Nora Eikenberry and her cousin, 1ri
Goodwin, of Union City, took in the masqer
ade oyster supper at Winchester, O., Thurs
day eve.
show window at the Kinsey sisters, and CAV
it over to the Methodist church, we under
stand to be CHANGED off again for the benef
of the church.
Our esteemed exp. NJ, Mrs. E. o. Brow
was called a few days ago by the P. NJ. a
Morning Sun, to make out his official report
on account of the dangerous illness of his wife
! 1t is rumored that Ben Myers has bough
out Chas. Morlatt's store, and will move hi
store, together with the other, in the sam
building occupied by Morlatt, the first of tn
week. ERo.